Optical Systems Engineer

Paignton

4 months ago

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Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing a new client of ours, a well-established, successful and proactive business operating within the engineering and manufacturing industry.

Currently seeking a Optical Systems Engineer this exciting role represents a great opportunity to join the team. This position requires the individual to have a well-rounded background with a broad knowledge base in fibre-optics, photonics and related technologies. Although you will be working as part of a team, you should be capable of working under your own steam – a self-starter, able to progress & lead on projects and trouble-shoot problems.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership in the design and development of high-power fibre-optic amplifier subsystems and their components
Ensure projects and programmes meet deadlines, milestones and are within budget
Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes optical, mechanical and electronic design engineers
Active involvement and management of prototype build & assembly – including fibre-optic splicing, mechanical / electrical assembly and opto-electronic test
Develop and execute on test plans for functional and environmental verification of photonic components and systems, verify compliance to target specifications
Customer interaction – Engage with customers, negotiate specifications and present results clearly and concisely for both internal and external customers
Develop strong working links with technical and business experts across G&H
Deliver technical reviews and produce management reports resulting from technical activities

Requirements:
3+ years relevant experience within the optics/photonics industry with knowledge of optical amplifiers
Commercial experience in the product development of fibre optics or laser products
Hands-on experience building and testing fibre-optic components or opto-electronic modules
Ability to generate proposals and manage the financial and technical aspects of development projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to engage customers technically and collaboratively; Comfortable creating and giving technical presentations
Degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics with Optics, Photonics or Fibre optics bias

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy

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